Job Description

St Andrew's Methodist Primary School is a thriving, inclusive and high achieving school with a strong Christian foundation. Following the retirement of our longstanding Headteacher, we are seeking an inspirational leader to continue our journey of excellence and nurture our vision:

"Striving together for excellence, together as one with God."

Our school is proud of its Outstanding Ofsted rating (2024) and Excellent SIAMS judgement, reflecting our commitment to academic success, spiritual growth, and the wellbeing of every child. We provide a rich, creative curriculum and a caring environment where pupils flourish as confident, respectful, and resilient learners.

We are looking for a Headteacher who:

Has a proven track record of successful leadership and school improvement Will uphold and promote our Christian vision and values Is passionate about inclusion and the wellbeing of all pupils Can inspire, motivate and develop a dedicated staff team Is strategic, innovative and committed to partnership with families and the community

We offer:

A welcoming, supportive school community Enthusiastic pupils who love learning A highly skilled and committed staff team Strong governance and links with the Methodist Church Opportunities for professional growth and collaboration

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged

. To arrange a visit, please contact Louise Bews, School Business Manager on 0161 790 3194 or email louise.bews@st-andrews.salford.sch.uk

To help you plan your application,

please note the following important dates:

Application Closing Date:

Sunday 18th January 2026, midnight

Shortlisting:

Wednesday 21st January 2026

Interview Dates:

Wednesday 28th and Thursday 29th January 2026

Start Date in Post:

April 2026

Join us in leading a school where every child is valued and inspired to achieve their full potential.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced

DBS disclosure will be required.

If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character.


https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants.

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